Creation Calls- The Four Corners

Arizona Mogollon Rim Country;The Southern Edge of the Colorado Plateau

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Scripture Photos 2

2010-05-21T16:47:00.007-06:00

Scripture Photos

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Something new
in my photographic endeavors

Signs of Spring 2010

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Taken along the Animas River;
Farmington, New Mexico
January 2010

Winter Eagles: 2009

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12/23/09
Along the Animas River
Berg Park
Farmington, New Mexico

2009-12-19T15:05:00.010-07:00

Taken in and around
Farmington, N.M.

November 2009

Fall "09" #3

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San Juan County

New Mexico

Fall "09" #2

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In and around San Juan County

Northwest New Mexico

Fall "09" #1

2009-11-07T16:40:00.011-07:00

Best of the Fall photos.
San Juan County
Northwest New Mexico

More to come!

Summer Shots

2009-06-27T18:56:00.016-06:00

Summer is here to be sure.
Lots of rain has kept things colorful.
These photos were taken in San Juan County and the Farmington area.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Genesis 9:11-17

2009-05-30T21:48:00.007-06:00

These were all taken Thursday (5-28-09) evening on US Hwy 64 about halfway between Shiprock and Farmington, N.M.

Soli Deo Gloria

Spring "09"

2009-05-13T18:28:00.014-06:00

We've been doing a bit of traveling around in recent days. Here are some photos taken within the last few weeks.

The shot on the right was taken in Mancos, Colorado last Saturday.

The photo above was taken on the way to Albuquerque just north of US 550.

Sunset at Farmington Lake.

Farmington, N.M.

Another scene at Farmington Lake.

Near Mancos, Colorado.

Spring/April 2009

2009-04-11T11:03:00.012-06:00

Just some images taken on an early spring day's walk, in northwest New Mexico

To God Be the Glory!

March 20,2009; Spring Is Here!

2009-03-20T10:52:00.018-06:00

These should be the last of the winter shots of this year.That doesn't necessarily mean the last of the snow photos, although the weather has been awesome the last few weeks. The Rocky Mountain west and southwest can have very unpredictable weather patterns, especially in the springtime.
I took these in the area we call The Lion's Wilderness, as well as along the bank of the Animas River in Berg Park.

Spring is here.
The trees are beginning to show the life that is hidden within them all winter.
Soli Deo Gloria!

Winter Is Here

2009-01-24T21:27:00.010-07:00

I took these a couple of weeks ago along the Animas river here in Farmington. It has been a colder and wetter winter so far, although recently we are in a more spring-like mode.

Hope you enjoy these.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Approaching Winter

2008-12-16T13:15:00.008-07:00

I went out to Farmington Lake a couple of weeks ago, and took these. Every year we have that time right after the last of the leaves are gone and we have yet to see a real snowfall in the valleys. The days are sunny and still warm and the La Plata Mountains prophecy the coming season.
As of this moment (Tuesday afternoon, sounds like a song) we are in the 3rd day of a "major winter event" which is expected to last until at least Thursday. There is plenty of white stuff to go around to be sure. Should have some real winter scenes to post very soon.

Fall: Final Fruits

2008-12-04T14:04:00.016-07:00

Psalm 72:19
Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!

The last of the Fall photos. This season began later, and lasted longer than any I can remember. Awesome!
Well, winter is coming, and the next post will have some winter pics, though we have yet to see any snow. The mountains however, finally got a good dose last week.

More Fruits Of Fall

2008-11-01T18:30:00.016-06:00

Psalm 65:9
9You visit the earth and water it;
you greatly enrich it

All photos taken in, and around, Farmington, N.M.
(October 2008)

Soli Deo Gloria!

Firstfruits Of Fall-Black and White

2008-10-22T10:38:00.010-06:00

I have been just getting back into some black and white photography, which years ago I did quite a bit of. Here are a few shots of Fall through a B&W perspective

Soli Deo Gloria,
Chris P.

Firstfruits of Fall-Color

2008-10-22T09:47:00.015-06:00

Some Fall blooms.

First colors near San Juan Community College.

Shiprock:"the rock with wings"

First colors along the Animas

River.

Foot bridge across the Animas River.

Took all of these in and near farmington, New mexico.

More to come!

Chris P.

Summer Sunsets

2008-09-16T12:58:00.009-06:00

Went out to an area we call The Glade a couple of Saturdays ago.
Took some more sunset shots. The transition into fall brings some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets. I hope you enjoy these.

The waning moments of the day.

Not a sunset per se, but an interesting cloud formation.

Soli Deo Gloria!

Dog Days of Summer

2008-08-26T11:19:00.010-06:00

This summer has been a hard one for me to get
out to photograph the area. There have been too many changes and transitions to deal with at home and at church.

I did manage to get a few opportunities especially this past weekend. Here are some from about a month ago.
You can already feel Fall coming, mostly in the mornings.

The wildflowers to the right were photographed near Mancos,Colorado

The sunsets were taken only a mile north of my home from the high mesas and hills

Solie Deo Gloria,
Chris P.

Winter Scenes

2008-02-14T13:22:00.020-07:00

I finally got some time to get out and take some shots of our winter weather. We have been spoiled for the last five years with mild winters, and scant snowfall. Unfortunately those conditions are exactly what has put this area in a drought for several years. Even the mountains of southwest Colorado, which always get snowfall, have been far below average in the recent past. That has all changed this year. We have received three times our annual snowfall, along with some very frigid temperatures, in January alone. It seems the Lord is determined to end the drought completely in one season. We are due for more rain and snow in the region tonight.

This photo was taken at sunset just acrooss from my house. We live atop a large mesa where a lot of natural gas and oil wells exist. This fence borders the property of one of the energy companies here.

The above photo was taken at Brookside Park here in Farmington.

There are many bluffs, hills and mesas in the area where Farmington sits. We don't have the large pines and spruce which are just to the north of us in Colorado, but we do have lots of pinon pine, sage, etc.

I do not reccomend taking a picture while driving on roads which are beginning to ice up. :-)

In my time in Colorado, and in northwest New Mexico, I have driven over black ice, and snow-packed roads , have spun out many times, and even put two trucks into ditches. This gives you a little idea of what it's like.

I was at Kiwanis Park walking with my wife the other day and the contrast of the bright blue playground equipment against the winter backdrop caught my eye. It looks as if it is waiting patiently for Spring, and playful children.

I took several different angles of these trees. The shapes and textures intrigued me.

This scene is just around the bend from my home. I remember it was an incredibly clear and sunny morning, and also quite chilly,about six degrees I believe. Looks kind of "lunarish".

A final shot of Brookside Park, Farmington, New Mexico

There is more to come.

For His Glory Alone,

Chris P.

Fall Into Winter

2007-12-17T17:43:00.001-07:00

This post will display the last of the fall photos, as we are now full swing into the winter months. The La Plata and San Juan mountains, to the north and northeast of us, have gotten up to 5 feet of fresh snow in the last two weeks. I have been out here and there trying to get some good winter shots for the next post. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy these.

The photo at right was taken along the riverwalk in Berg Park here in Farmington.

The above photo was taken along the Animas River.

These were also taken in Berg Park here in Farmington.

The Animas River Berg Park;Farmington

The blue sky as backdrop, and the sunlight coming from above and behind really make the colors stand out.

The final two photos show the La Plata mountains in southwest Colorado. The picture above was taken in mid-November just before our first major winter storm. I was about 6-8 miles from the mountains when I took this. The photo below shows the same mountains from a distance of about 30 miles and obviously after the first storm came through.

Glory to the God of creation!

Chris P.

Four Corners Wildlife

2007-12-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

The Four Corners area not only displays breathtaking scenery,
but also has abundant wildlife. The church held our annual prayer retreat at the Baptist Camp in Hesperus, Colorado, the week before Thansgiving. I was able to take a few photos of some of the wildlife.
I did not run into any bears as they were either already in their hibernation dens or on their way, and we won't see them again until the spring. This is just as well, as my wife has had several face to face encounters while talking her walk or hiking.
However the sign at right, one of several which are posted on the retreat cabins and surrounding buildings, is proof that the bears will be on the prowl, especially during summer.
I also did not see any elk this trip, however I will return to snow country in a few weeks and will most likely see a few small herds.

The photo below shows a small group of geese against the backdrop of an awesome sky. (They are to the center and right in the picture. You can click on the photo to enlarge)
Taken November 2007 near Hesperus. Colorado

This photo, of some of the local waterfowl, was taken along the Animas River near Farmington, New Mexico. November 2007

I was hiking in the early morning during our retreat when I came upon some deer in the thick brush, not far from our cabin. I startled them a bit and they ambled off up a ridge, just above where I was hiking. They stood and watched me for a good 15 minutes as I took several pictures of them. When I was finished, I lowered the camera, and as if on cue, they turned and walked away one by one. Awesome! The picture is a bit grainy as I had to zoom in on them. It's hard to tell but these were three very large does.

I have a few more shots of some of the last of the Fall foliage around Farmington, which I will publish on my next post, as well as the first of the winter scenery, since we had a major snowfall in the La Plata and San Juan mountains last week.48 inches at Wolf Creek, three feet up at Durango Mountain resort.

Soli deo Gloria!

Chris P.

We Interrupt This Blog For A Special Message!

2007-12-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

I am pleased, and a bit proud, to announce that my daughter has had her first book officially published. It is a fictional work,(she is working on two more manuscripts), with strong christian themes.

You may check it out here.

Chris P.

Fall Colors Northern New Mexico- Part 2 Farmington

2007-11-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

Though the fall colors are now history for this year, I wanted to share these photos I took last month around my home in Farmington, New Mexico, located in the northwest corner of the state.

Looking forward to winter scenery, though it has been very, very dry and we have yet to see any real snowfall. Bad news for the ski resorts who have to produce snow from machinery, so that they can open by Thanksgiving.

The photo at right was taken in Berg Park, here in Farmington.
Oct 2007

Taken in Brookside Park-Farmington, N.M. Oct 2007

Brookside Park located in the middle of the city of Farmington. Oct 2007

Rio de las Animas Perdidas (River of the Lost Souls) Oct 2007

The Animas River which flows out of the mountains north of Durango, Colorado. It runs through Farmington eventually emptying into the San Juan River. This photo was taken in Animas Park in Farmington,N.M.

On the trail in Berg Park

Farmington,N.M. Oct 2007

Chris P.

Fall Colors-Northern New Mexico-Part 1 Glorieta

2007-11-07T19:09:00.000-07:00

I recently spent a few days at an intercessor's gathering in Glorieta, New Mexico. The town of Glorieta is just east of Santa Fe, and the Glorieta Conference Center, (which is Southern Baptist owned), is across I-25 from the town. It is a very beautiful place. I shot a couple of rolls of film while hiking the extensive grounds

I will share the photos in my next few posts including some of my own locale, Farmington, New Mexico.

The photo on the right shows the spire, which is part of the main auditorium/chapel. The photos below are all taken around the Glorieta property.

Fall In Southwest Colorado

2007-10-09T16:53:00.000-06:00

South of Telluride, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

North of Dolores, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

Placerville, Colorado Oct. 2007

North of Dolores, Colorado on Hwy 145 Oct. 2007

The San Miguel River-Placerville, Colorado Oct. 2007

South of Telluride (looking out my windshield) Oct 2007

I took these this past weekend. Incredible time!

Had a tough time with exposures as it was rainy/snowy, then sunny. Sometime the aspen are so bright you can overexpose the photo.

Hope these are adequate.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Chris

Four Corners Sunsets

2007-08-31T13:16:00.001-06:00

The Southwest/Four Corners area lends itself to some spectacular sunsets. I took these at various locations around the Navajo Nation. Our worshp team does alot of traveling around "the rez" and I always have my camera with me.

These are as the Navajo say, nizhoni.

(This first one was a surprise when I got my prints back)

Soli Deo Gloria
Chris P.

Northwest New Mexico

2007-08-22T19:52:00.000-06:00

This is the natural landmark known as Shiprock. The church I lead worship at is located in the town of Shiprock, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. The 'rock" is just a few miles southwest of the town. The Navajo name means Rock With Wings.

July 2006

End of an evening looking out my back door.

August 2007

This is called The Lion's Wilderness (interesting name,.... eh?) This is on a mesa overlooking Farmington, just a few miles from my house.
There is also an outdoor ampitheater there that is awesome. I have lead worship out there a few times. August 2007

Chris P.

Southwest Colorado

2007-08-10T17:37:00.000-06:00

San Juan Mountains near Telluride, Colorado May 2007

The Uncompahgre Wilderness near Cimarron, Colorado May 2007

The La Plata Mountains near Mancos, Colorado January, 2007

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison near Montrose, Colorado May, 2007

These are just a few of many that I hope to publish. The Colorado Plateau/Four Corners is a diverse and awesome area. next post I am hoping to post some shots from the high desert of northwest New Mexico.

Chris P.